For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,959 students in Douglas County, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV are Jacobsen High School, Douglas High School and George Whittell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nevada public high schools.
Douglas County, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #33.
George Whittell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Minden, NV 89423
(817) 579-0852
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Suspension School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 China Springs Road
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1900 Echo Dr
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-6281
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Sierra Crest Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1701 Lucerne St
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 783-9002
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Tahoe Detention Center (Dcjd) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
175 West Hwy 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 782-5160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tahoe Detention Facility High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
175 W. Highway 50
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Stateline, NV 89449
(775) 586-7220
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, NV include Jacobsen High School, Douglas High School and George Whittell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
7 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Douglas High School vs. George Whittell High School, George Whittell High School vs. Douglas High School
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